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34508
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After inheriting his ancestral farm, agriculturist Don Lee has moved away from growing regular crops like corn and tobacco. Instead, he has transformed it into the Garrett Wildflower Seed Farm, a seed-growing operation for native wildflowers and grassland species. The seeds are bought by landowners that want to restore indigenous landscapes, companies that want to use native plants for utility projects, and projects that endeavor to reestablish pollinator plants for bees and butterflies.
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36246
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Stills, once perhaps a stigma, could now be a source of pride for the descendants of moonshiners. This was possible through the introduction of a modern day version: distilleries. Advantages this industry offered included its contribution to local job and economic growth, as well as the common usage of locally produced grain, fruit, and vegetables for its products.
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18982
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Although Johnston County has one of the finest farming sections in the state, it also has an industrial side. Within the county are five cotton mills, four oil mills, eight lumber mills, six cotton gins, and a large meat-packing plant.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 41, Mar 1943, p13-16, 25, il, por
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